Question

PLZ EXPLAIN THESE LINES OF THE MERCHANT OF VENICE IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE FROM ACT 2 SCENE 9 ASAP

Let none presume
to wear an undeserved dignity.
o,that estates , degrees and offices
were not derived corruptly! and that clear honour
were purchased by the merit of the wearer!
How many then should cover the stand bare!
How many be commanded that command!
How mucn low peasantry would then be glean'd
From the true seed of honour! and how much
honour
Pick'd from the chaff and ruin of the times ,
To be new varnished!

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Answer 1

Here Aragon justifies his choice of silver casket. He says there are many people who usurp important posts and offices without actually having merit, but unlawfully.He says if people actually held office according to their merit, than many a so called reputed persons have to cover their heads in respect to those whom they consider low class. Many a commanders will then be commanded by them who once accepted their commands. In short Aragon wants to say people should desire as much as they deserve, supporting the inscription on silver casket

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Answer 2

Here Aragon justifies his choice of silver casket. He says there are many people who usurp important posts and offices without actually having merit, but unlawfully.He says if people actually held office according to their merit, than many a so called reputed persons have to cover their heads in respect to those whom they consider low class. Many a commanders will then be commanded by them who once accepted their commands. In short Aragon wants to say people should desire as much as they deserve, supporting the inscription on silver casket